HB 2598

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 11, 2021
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to forestland law; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.

Abstract

Imposes severance tax on all timber harvested from public and private forestland. Provides lower rates for older stands of trees. Redirects revenues from certain forest products harvest taxes. Repeals exclusion for first 25,000 feet, board measure. Repeals exemptions for environmentally sensitive logging equipment and forest roads. Repeals special assessment for homesites on forestland. Increases minimum acreage of forestland eligible for small tract forestland status. Phases out small tract forestland with tax increases over three years. Increases penalties for noncompliance with Oregon Forest Practices Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Jun 27, 2021

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Jan 20, 2021

House

Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Revenue.

Jan 11, 2021

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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